Mr. Emmanuel T Ugwuoji
Mr. Emmanuel T Ugwuoji is a LECTURER II in APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING Department, Faculty Of Bio-sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am an early‑career researcher with interdisciplinary expertise spanning microbial biotechnology, microbiome science, and chemical biology. My work focuses on understanding and engineering bacteria and fungi to address challenges in host–microbiome interactions, microbial ecology, food microbiology, and bioengineering. I am broadly engaged in areas such as biotherapeutics, bioprospecting, microbial product biosynthesis, biocatalysis, bioenergy, biodegradation, bioremediation, and antimicrobial resistance, supported by strong capabilities in bioinformatics and genomics. I remain committed to exploring emerging and cross‑cutting fields within microbiology, with the goal of advancing innovative microbial solutions for health, industry, and the environment.
Personal Information
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Address: | Applied Microbiology And Brewing, Faculty Of Bio-sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BIO-SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BREWING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, October, 2021) April, 2018 to October, 2021 M.Sc. Microbiology (Industrial Microbiology) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2014) October, 2010 to September, 2014 |
| 3 | Union Primary School. (FSLC, July, 2009) July, 1997 to June, 2003 |
| 4 | St. Joseph's College Orba. (SSCE, June, 2003) September, 2003 to August, 2021 WAEC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2021 to October, 2022 |
| 3 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2019 to October, 2021 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ebele Linda Okoye, Okpalaji Cindy Chaigoziem, Emmanuel Tobechukwu Ugwuoji, Godwin Victor Chukwusom. (2026, February), "Hospital Based Surveillance of Rotavirus and Adenovirus in Children with Acute Diarrhoea", Journal of Advances in Microbiology |
| 2 | Ugwuoji ET*, Okoye EL, Ezeokoli CM, Okoye PA. (2022, January), "Comparative analysis of the antibacterial activities of leaf extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum and Newbouldia laevis on clinical isolates from wound infections.", Asian Journal of Plant and Soil Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 23-32 |
| 3 | Okoye EL, Omeje MJ, Ugwuoji ET*. (2022, April), "Detection and prevalence of methicillin and vancomycin- resistant staphylococcus among clinical isolates in ESUTH, Enugu State, Nigeria.", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 170-186 |
| 4 | Mgbodile CF, Otutu U, Onuoha S, Eze U, Ugwuoji T, Nnabuife O, Nwagu TNT. (2022, June), "Hydrolases secreting, heavy metal resistant halophilic bacteria isolated from metal dumpsites.", Asian Journal of Tropical Biotechnology, Vol. 19, pp 11-19 |
| 5 | Okoye EL, Kemakolam C, Ugwuoji ET* , Ogbonna I. (2022, October), "Multidrug resistance tracing by plasmid profile analysis and the curing of bacteria from different clinical specimens", Advanced Gut & Microbiome Research |
| 6 | Onwosi CO, Ozoegwu CG, Nwagu TN, Eke IE, Igbokwe VC, Ugwuoji ET, Ugwuodo CJ. (2022, July), "Cattle manure as a sustainable bioenergy source: Prospects and environmental impacts of its utilization as a major feedstock in Nigeria.", Bioresource Technology Reports |
| 7 | Ezeokoli CM, Anyamene C, Ugwuoji ET, Ezemba CC, Ononye BU. (2021, December), "Isolation and characterization of bacteria associated with waste-water from hair-dressing salons in Awka Metropolis", Journal of Global Ecology and Environment, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 185-191 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Emmanuel Tobechukwu Ugwuoji, Ifeanyi S Eze, Tochukwu Nwamaka T Nwagu, Lewis Iheanacho Ezeogu. "Enhancement of stability and activity of RSD amylase from Paenibacillus lactis OPSA3 for biotechnological applications by covalent immobilization on green silver nanoparticles", (Research Work, 2024 November) |
| 2 | BO Uba, EL Okoye, JC Anyichie, CU Dokubo, ET Ugwuoji. "Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles as Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents", (Research Work, 2024 April) |
| 3 | Kristina Shipman, Andrea Steiger, Emmanuel Ugwuoji, Lucas Webber, Ashish Anand, Aaron Wright. "Selective capture, isolation, and characterization of mucin foraging neu-raminidase-active bacteria from microbiomes using a non-inhibitory activ-ity-based probe", (Preprint, 2024 November) |
| 4 | Emmanuel Tobechukwu Ugwuoji, Tochukwu Nwamaka T Nwagu, Lewis Iheanacho Ezeogu. "Detergent-stable amylase production by Paenibacillus lactis strain OPSA3 isolated from soil; optimization by response surface methodology", (Research Work, 2023 October) |
| 5 | Ugwuoji E*, Eruala L, Akpadolu C, Akpadolu K. "Approaches to enhancing bioproduction using lignocellulose biomass: A major focus on biofuel production", (Preprint, 2022 October) |
| 6 | Okoye EL, Kemakolam C, Ugwuoji ET* , Ogbonna I. "Multidrug Resistance Tracing by Plasmid Profile Analysis and the Curing of Bacteria from Different Clinical Specimens", (Preprint, 2022 October) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortium" - NGBC-39 (member since 2021), https://ngbc.unizik.edu.ng/ |
| 2 | Associate Member, "Applied Microbiology International (formerly Society for Applied Microbiology (SFAM), United Kingdom)" (member since 2018), https://appliedmicrobiology.org/ |
| 3 | Student Member, "American Society for Microbiology (ASM)" (member since 2018), https://asm.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "10th Conference on Beneficial Microbes", (2026 Beneficial Microbes and International Symbiosis Society Joint Conference Organizing Committee), 19th July, 2026 to 23rd July, 2026; University of Winsconsin, Madison, Winsconsin, United States |
| 2 | "Microbes in microbiomes", (Microbiology Society Conference), 18th February, 2026 to 20th February, 2026; Miami, Florida, United States |
| 3 | "BEAR Symposium", (CEGSS), 27th February, 2025 to 28th February, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA |
| 4 | "Human microbiome: Diversity, Selection and Adaptation/Host-microbiome co-Evolution", (Keystone Symposia), 18th February, 2025 to 21st February, 2025; Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB, Canada] |
| 5 | "First National Conference on status of Biotechnology Education and Research in Nigeria", (UNESCO International Centre for Biotechnology, UNN, Nsukka), 22nd October, 2021 to 23rd October, 2021; UNESCO Building, UNN |
| 6 | "First Regional Conference on the role of Biotechnology in food and nutrition security", (UNESCO International Centre for Biotechnology, UNN, Nsukka), 4th October, 2021 to 5th October, 2021; UNESCO Building, UNN |
| 7 | "International Applied Microbiology Online Conference", (Applied Microbiology International (formerly Society for Applied Microbiology (SFAM), United Kingdom)), 7th July, 2021 to 11th July, 2021; Online |
| 8 | "International E-Conference on New Horizon in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Food Technology - 2020 (BMFT-2020)", (Yogi Vemana University and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan), 12th October, 2020 to 13th October, 2020; Zoom |
| 9 | "Building Capacity in Bioinformatics and Genomics", (NAU Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortuim), 31st May, 2019 to 31st May, 2019; Zoom |
| 10 | "The 24th annual conference/workshop of the foundation for African Development through international Biotechnology (FADIB)", (The foundation for African Development through international Biotechnology (FADIB)), 26th September, 2018 to 28th September, 2018; Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Science, Technology and Global Environmental Challenges: African Perspective", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 22nd February, 2022 to 22nd February, 2022; Faculty of Biosciences |
| 2 | "Bioinformatics in the Nigerian Landscape: Opportunities, limitations and the way forward", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Genomics and Bioinformatics Consortuim (NGBC)), 25th November, 2021 to 27th November, 2021; Zone and Physical meeting at Chisco Building, NAU |
| 3 | "Research and Global Opportunities for Translation: Becoming a Bioentrepreneur", (Faculty of Biosciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 17th September, 2019 to 17th September, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "UHPLC: Level up your method transfer and scaling", (SelecteScience®), 15th May, 2022 to 15th May, 2022; Webcast |